Addiction psychiatrists aim to address the underlying causes of addiction. Addiction medicine specialists provide evidence-based prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medical …

As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behavior. We have identified many of the biological and environmental factors and are …

Rockville, MD – The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the nation’s largest organization representing medical professionals who specialize in addiction prevention and …

Defining Addiction Addiction is defined as the ongoing use of mood-altering sub-stances, such as alcohol and drugs, despite adverse consequences. Genetic, psychosocial, and environmental …

What is Addiction? Addiction is a brain disease characterized by compulsive substance seeking and use, despite negative consequences. It involves changes in the brain’s reward system, …

Addiction 101. The Recovery Research Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology (prevalence), etiology (causes), phenomenology (experience), impact and the …

THE SCIENCE OF ADDICTION This project was funded by the Overdose to Data Action for States grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was created in …